Researching Research: Strengthening University Centres

This programme supports established university centres and institutes in the field of Science Studies to develop strategic concepts and strengthen their long-term profile.

Volkswagen Foundation lists this opportunity for Institutional Team, Science Studies, Germany. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Aimed at established centres, institutes, and research priority areas in Science Studies at universities in Germany.

Applications should connect the centre's strategy with university leadership and institutional development.

Strategic development of Science Studies centres.

Structural measures that increase visibility, profile, and sustainability.

Institutional strengthening rather than one-off research projects.

Maximum funding is EUR 1 million.

Application deadline: Jun 23, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Apply through the Volkswagen Foundation programme page by 23 June 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.